The Diabetic Foot

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting more than 2 million people in Britain. Diabetes can be divided into 2 groups: Caring for your feet is not difficult and should be incorporated into your daily routine.

• insulin-dependent diabetes
• non-insulin-dependent diabetes

Foot health complications can arise in diabetes, therefore, monitoring of the diabetic foot is essential. Annual assessments are recommended where circulation and sensation are checked.

If a foot problem is discovered during assessment, patients will be given appropriate advice and referred for treatment where necessary. Many foot problems can develop into ulcerations.

1 in 10 diabetic patients are affected by foot ulceration, which if left untreated can cause infection.

Caring for your feet is not difficult and should be incorporated into your daily routine.

Foot care tips for diabetics

There are a number of healthcare tips that should be adhered to in order to make sure your feet stay as healthy as possible.

For more information see the risk factor leaflets displayed below or visit the Diabetes Portal website.

• Feet-low-risk
• Feet-moderate-risk

• Diabetes-Information-High-Risk

• Neuropathy

• Diabetes-and-Driving

• Looking-after-your-diabetic-foot-ulcer

• Advice-about-your-footwear